Population of Mexico

Mexico, a country with a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty, is also renowned for its diverse population. Population statistics of Mexico reflect a remarkable blend of ethnic groups, languages, and traditions. Against the backdrop of this diversity in demographics, Mexico continues to evolve as a dynamic society with a rich history and influential impact on the Latin American scene. Let's briefly explore the key features and characteristics of the population in this remarkable country. Ranked as the 10th most populous nation globally, Mexico boasts a significant population.

As of 2022, Mexico's total population is estimated at 129.0 million people, based on the latest census data and projections from Trading Economics.

As of 2023, the current population of Mexico is 128,794,275.

In 2023, the current population density of Mexico is 65.39 people per square kilometer, reflecting a 0.75% increase from the previous year.

The population of Mexico is growing at a rate of 0.6% per year as of 2021.

Ciudad de Mexico (CDMX), previously identified as Distrito Federal (DF), serves as the capital of the United Mexican States. Positioned at the heart of the nation, specifically within the Valley of Mexico, Greater Mexico City, or the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico, emerges not only as a megacity—defined by a populace exceeding ten million but also stands among the most densely inhabited urban centers globally. Its population scale ranks second in Latin America, with only São Paulo surpassing it in this regard.

As of 2023, the current population of the Mexico City metropolitan area is 22,281,000, reflecting a 0.89% increase from the previous year.

In 2022, the population of the Mexico City metropolitan area reached 22,085,000, indicating a 0.76% increase compared to the previous year.

Mexico City covers a total area of 1,485 square kilometers (573 square miles). The increasing population has led to a population density of 6,000 people per square kilometer (16,000 residents per square mile).

Mexico is home to 68 Indigenous Peoples, each with its distinct native language, totaling 364 different variants. As per the 2020 Census, 6.1% of the population aged over three spoke an Indigenous language, comprising around 7.36 million individuals. This percentage was slightly lower than the 2010 Census figure of 6.6%. The 2020 Census also revealed that 11.8 million people resided in Indigenous households, with 5.7 million being men and 6.1 million women.

Concerning Indigenous languages, Nahuatl remains the most widely spoken, representing 22.5% of Indigenous language speakers (approximately 1.65 million people), followed by Mayan with 774,000 speakers (10.6%). Additionally, 2.0% of the national population identified as belonging to an Afro-descendant people, with 7.4% confirming their proficiency in an Indigenous language.

It's essential to note that under-reporting of the Indigenous population may have occurred due to the early suspension of census data collection amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides census data, the National Institute of Indigenous Languages estimates that 25 million people identify as part of an Indigenous people.

The Indigenous population in Mexico faces challenges like marginalization, discrimination, violence, land grabbing, and limited access to adequate housing and public health services. These factors have made them particularly vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic. In response, Indigenous communities have taken the initiative to create and implement their own methods and protocols to combat COVID-19. This includes using community communication channels to disseminate information in their native languages, restricting movement to and from their territories, and fostering a stronger sense of solidarity and community, among other measures.

For the first time in Mexico's independent history, the 2020 census conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) included data on the population that identifies as Afro-Mexican, Afro-descendant, or Black. As of 2020, the Afro-descendant population, recognized as the third cultural root in the country, numbered 2,576,213 individuals. This indicates that, on average, two out of every 100 people in Mexico are considered Afro-descendants, reflecting their rich history, culture, and traditions.

Constituting 2% of the total population, the Afro-Mexican community is fairly evenly distributed by gender, with 50.4% being women (1,297,617) and 49.6% men (1,278,596). In 2020, slightly over half of the Afro-Mexican population resides in six states: Guerrero (303,923), Mexico State (296,264), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (215,435), Oaxaca (194,474), Mexico City (186,914), and Jalisco (139,676). This demographic insight provides a comprehensive understanding of the Afro-Mexican presence and its distribution across various regions of the country.